2 (formerly 3) grown ups sharing a kitchen in inner city Melbourne. Both determined to eat very well for under $10/meal each. A place to share recipes, stories and cooking tips and, of course, to convert "meal in a box" believers and takeout food regulars

Monday, February 15, 2010

Rainbow Abundance Congee 七彩有餘粥

Contrary to what most people think, Chinese New Year is a very low key affair at the tummies. No big fanfares, no big banquets and nothing festive, in fact it is often a lot quieter. It is one of those days that make me a little melancholy; missing my family, missing my old friends and just missing my good old childhood. This is something we normally eat on Chinese new year day, a perfectly light and clean tasting dish post excessive feasting and drinking the previous day before! I have decided to give it a rather corny name in Chinese just for this very special day, otherwise it is just fish and vegetables congee :)

P.S A wonderful way to use up leftover rice and bits and pieces of vegetables you have in the fridge.

Oh no. Now you've made me homesick!!! I've never made congee with already cooked rice before. Another hungry tummie tip to try!! As for now, I'm off to look at old photos and have a sniffle! (ps. I miss Bak Kwa!!!)

Mmmm...this looks so delicious and fresh. I really miss congee (especially with yu char kway(sp??). Great idea for using the leftover rice too! (Unfortunately everyone else in the family not really big fan of congee *sigh*)